Beyond Survival: Africa’s culture seeks structure, value and global reach By Olawunmi Ashafa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s cultural heritage is no longer content with survival; it is demanding structure, economic value and a global stage. Recently, in the historic halls of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart inContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Mr Anil Padia, Programme Director, ORUN X Designers, an initiative of Africa Currency Network, says the platform is empowering African artisans to drive production, innovation and global market access. Padia disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Heirs ofContinue Reading
By Mohammed Baba Busu A legal luminary, Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, has announced the sponsorship of 10 students to study Nupe Language at the university level. Ndarani said in an interview with newsmen in Minna on Saturday that the scholarship would take effect upon the commencement of the Nupe LanguageContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa ORUN, a pan-African initiative, driven by the African Currency Network of the Africa Currency Network (ACN), on Thursday unveiled the maiden edition of Heirs of Greatness Day in Casablanca, Morocco, to advance Africa’s cultural sovereignty and strengthen the continent’s creative economy. The initiative brought together stakeholders fromContinue Reading
Tourism without a roadmap: Is Nigeria ready to navigate the next phase? By Joan Odafe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2025, industry leaders warned that Nigeria’s tourism surge—festivals, hotels, and investments—expanded rapidly, yet without strategic coordination or a guiding national framework. A reality, many warned, thatContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s diverse culture and traditions hold immense tourism potential and should be harnessed as valuable tools for destination promotion. The president stated this on Saturday at the Grand Finale of the week-long 2025 Eyo Festival held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. This isContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hill-climbing activity was organised by the Hina Youth Forum (HYF)Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Gallery of Art (NGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat copyright infringement in the visual art sector for the growth of the creative economy. The MoU was signed by the Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein and the Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigeria’s creative economy is set to take centre stage on the global scene as Ogun State prepares to showcase its art, fashion, design, poetry and music at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2026. Milan Design Week, which holds in April 2026, is one of the world’s biggestContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Gabe Onah, says the 2025 edition will be different and better, positioning the event as a key driver of Cross River’s tourism and creative economy recovery post-COVID-19. Onah, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, said this year’s event with the theme,Continue Reading
